Table 3. Stress response to individual stressors (Gender wise).
| Stressor | Male (score >2) n (%) | Female (score >2) n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Length of the course | 74 (69.15) | 109 (91.6) |
| Understanding the course | 70 (65.42) | 100 (84.03) |
| Reading number of textbooks | 74 (69.15) | 98 (82.35) |
| Work overload | 69 (64.48) | 96 (80.67) |
| Keeping in your teachers good books | 63 (58.88) | 77 (64.7) |
| Maintaining good terms with all your batch mates | 48 (44.85) | 31 (26.05) |
| Stress during exams | 92 (85.9) | 118 (99.2) |
| Preparation phase | 91(85.04) | 109 (91.6) |
| Parental pressure to excel | 46 (42.9) | 35 (29.4) |
| Competing with peers | 34 (31.77) | 35 (29.4) |
| Score well for certificates/scholarships | 63 (58.88) | 83 (69.74) |
| Being away from home | 49 (45.79) | 89 (74.78) |
| Adjustment with roommates | 31 (28.97) | 21 (17.6) |
| Terms with seniors | 29 (27.1) | 16 (13.4) |